French Conversation · Level 10
88 words
French word
acceptable
Pronunciation
IPA/aksɛptabl/
Meaning
- adjectiveacceptable
Example
C'est acceptable.
It is acceptable.
More examples
Le prix est acceptable.
The price is acceptable.
Core concept
Something judged suitable enough to be allowed or accepted in its circumstances.
Common phrases
prix acceptable
acceptable price
solution acceptable
acceptable solution
niveau acceptable
acceptable level
Similar words
bon: Good in quality or condition and satisfying expectations.
correct: Correct according to the facts or applicable rules.
passable: Barely adequate and only just good enough to pass.
Definition in French
Qui peut être toléré ou admis dans une situation donnée.
Word origin
The French adjective acceptable developed from Old French acceptable and ultimately from Latin acceptabilis, formed from acceptare with the suffix -abilis.
Usage tips
- Acceptable often expresses reserved approval in French, suggesting adequacy rather than enthusiastic praise.
Other meanings
- okayadjective
Opposites
- inacceptableunacceptableadjective
- inadmissibleinadmissibleadjective
Related words
- accepteracceptverb
- acceptationacceptancenoun
- acceptabilitéacceptabilitynoun